Duke Ellington was one of the most iconic and influential composers in the history of jazz, crafting indelible music that continues to be revered and revived to this day. Arguably the pinnacle of his... more

Mark Masters has arranged the music of many great composers over the years including Clifford Brown, Lee Konitz, Gary McFarland, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington and even Steely Dan. On Night Talk,... more

Mark Masters latest excursion combines the legacies of Charles Mingus and Gerry Mulligan. Both were masters of their respective instruments and prolific composers. Both came from very different... more

Mark Masters' latest project Everything You Did gives an entirely new perspective to the music of Steely Dan and yet maintains the essence of what made their music so popular. Masters has put his own... more

Arranger Mark Masters and baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan share a great love for the music of Duke Ellington and have produced a collection of arrangements that highlight compositions by members of... more